James Grande Music

Fort Myers · Estero · Bonita Springs

Live music for events in Fort Myers

Singer-guitarist for corporate events, cocktail hours and private parties across Lee County. James brings his own sound and lighting, plans the night with you, and plays the songs every generation in the room knows.

James Grande - Live Music at Bell Tower Shoppes in Fort Myers, FL
Live music at Bell Tower Shoppes, Fort Myers

Around Lee County

Recent events nearby

Fort Myers

Battle of the Artists at Bell Tower Shoppes: painters raced the clock while James played. Read the story.

Estero

Live performances in Estero. Watch the clip below.

Bonita Springs

Corporate events and private parties, a short drive from Naples.

Naples & Marco Island

See corporate events in Naples and Marco Island events.

On video

Performing live in Estero

Easy and conversational while guests mingle, then up a gear for the last set. Here's a short clip.

Performing Live in Estero, FL

Corporate packages

Priced for the event, not the hour

Every package includes professional sound sized to your room, a load-in plan agreed in advance, and $2M liability insurance.

Essential

$950

Cocktail hours, receptions and networking events.

  • Up to 2 hours of live music
  • Sound system sized to the room
  • Curated playlist between sets

Full Event

$1,450

Dinners, galas and company parties.

  • Up to 3 hours of live music
  • Sound system and stage lighting
  • Curated playlist between sets
  • Song requests planned with you

Signature

$1,950+

When the music has to run the room.

  • Everything in Full Event
  • Wireless mic for speeches and awards
  • Emcee announcements
  • One custom song or mash-up for your group
  • Certificate of insurance on request

Prices are for events in Naples and Southwest Florida. Travel beyond the area is quoted per event. Private parties start at $650.

5.0 on GigSalad · 18 reviews

What planners say

★★★★★

Absolutely Perfect!Corporate

James was fantastic and perfect for our outdoor corporate dinner event. Not only did he play guitar well, but he was a fantastic singer. Everyone loved the variety of genres he played. It was hard not to sing along.
Rachel P. · Feb 7, 2023 · Verified on GigSalad
★★★★★

A Huge HitCorporate

James was wonderful to work with and sounded absolutely amazing. His talent, professionalism, and energy made such a difference at our event, and he was truly a big hit with our guests. The music set the perfect tone and elevated the entire experience. We would highly recommend him for any event.
Brenda P. · Dec 13, 2025 · Verified on GigSalad
★★★★★

Great music and great interaction with audienceCorporate

James provided the perfect addition to our event. He knew the best music to play and worked well with the event staff. I would bring him back for other events!
Julie · May 10, 2021 · Verified on GigSalad
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Planner FAQ

Fort Myers event questions

Do you play events in Fort Myers?

Yes. James is based in Southwest Florida and plays corporate events and private parties in Fort Myers, Estero and Bonita Springs, as well as Naples and Marco Island.

What does a corporate event cost?

Corporate packages are $950 (Essential), $1,450 (Full Event) and $1,950+ (Signature). Private parties start at $650.

What do you need from the venue?

Power near the performance area and a covered spot if the event is outdoors. James brings his own sound system, lighting and microphones.

How early do you arrive?

Setup takes 1 to 1.5 hours before the event starts. Load-in, parking and a day-of contact are confirmed with you ahead of time.

Do you have insurance?

Yes. James carries $2,000,000 in liability insurance and can send a certificate of insurance naming your venue.

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Availability

Planning an event in Lee County?

Send the date, venue and headcount, and James will reply with availability and a quote.